Plant Foods That Boost Your Energy

Living a plant-based lifestyle is one of the most dynamic things you can do for your health and the well-being of animals everywhere. It’s widely known that eating a plant-based diet is fitter for the environment too.

There are numerous benefits you may experience even within the first week of eating a plant-based diet including:

Better digestion

Improved sleep

A happier outlook

Balanced blood sugar

Glowing skin

Less inflammation

More energy

Ah, more ENERGY! The one thing that almost everyone seems to complain they don’t have enough of. Well, in today’s busy world with added stress of work and family life as well as diet, no wonder this is one of the leading complaints. It’s important to understand that all cells in our body are responsible for producing energy. For this reason, they must be fed the nutrients and oxygen they need or you will feel tired all the time. What’s the most powerful tool? A healthy plant-based diet that keeps your cells producing energy all day long.

Plant foods are much easier for your body to digest because they require less energy vs. animal products. They are alive and full of nutrients your body will use to detoxify and rejuvenate. An essential component of this is water. The water content in plant-based foods hydrate your body and provide your cells with lots of oxygen.

Here is a list of 10 powerful plant foods to keep you feeling alive and energetic all day long:

1. Hemp seeds

Contain omega fats and provide long sustaining energy.

2. Chia seeds

Loaded with fiber and bulk up when soaked.

3. Kale

Loaded with protein, magnesium and it’s alkaline-forming.

4. Asparagus

High in B vitamins, which support healthy energy levels by turning food into fuel.

5. Sea veggies

Provide natural sodium to the diet.

6. Lemons

Packed with electrolytes, which are critical for cells to produce energy.

7. Quinoa

Contains all essential amino acids.

8. Cacao

One of nature’s richest sources of magnesium, which plays a key role in converting sugar to energy.

9. Goji berries

A natural source of antioxidants, protein and fiber.

10. Raw sauerkraut

Fermented cabbage is high in probiotics, which helps your gut digest foods more efficiently. Less energy required to digest equal more energy you are left with.

Veestro can help feed your energy! In addition to our plethora of nutrient-dense plant-based meals, be sure to check out our convenient delicious juice cleanse! No fancy blender or fridge full of greened required. Choose from our 3-day or 5-day cleanse and everything you need shows up!